18 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Pan African Farmers Organization (PAFO) have called for entrenched financing for smallholder farmers across the continent aimed at scaling up food production. The organizations…
18 March 2025
- Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has reiterated the need for practical and inclusive financial solutions to support Africa's agricultural sector.
18 March 2025
- NEW YORK, March 18 (Xinhua) — The latest NBC News poll showed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating on economy has hit a record low. The poll showed that 54 percent of voters disapprove of Trump’s early job performance on the economy,…
18 March 2025
- NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) — Kenya announced on Monday that it aims to increase its dairy exports to nine billion Kenyan shillings (about 69.5 million U.S. dollars) in 2025, up from 7.3 billion Kenyan shillings in 2023, as the country strengthens its…
18 March 2025
- Apparel retailer Forever 21 said Monday it commenced voluntary bankruptcy proceedings in the United States, beginning plans for an "orderly wind down" of US stores, while pursuing in parallel a possible sale.
18 March 2025
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Monday that the Suez Canal is losing around $800 million in revenue each month due to regional instability.
18 March 2025
- Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has unveiled plans to build Nigeria’s largest seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun State.
17 March 2025
- A $160 million South African phosphate mine, owned by billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital Investments Ltd., is facing a new legal challenge after more than a decade of environmental disputes.
17 March 2025
- Recent market trends indicate prices at the farm gate have soared to Sh4,000 per bag from Sh2,500 in September 2024, a stark reminder of the impending crisis.
17 March 2025
- The country has witnessed a surge in cases of foreign nationals being scammed in gold deals that end up with big sand camouflaged as precious minerals from DR Congo.
17 March 2025
- WASHINGTON, March 17 (Xinhua) — U.S. retail sales edged up by 0.2 percent in February, weaker than expected, following a revised 1.2 percent decline in January, the U.S. Commerce Department reported on Monday. Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food…
17 March 2025
- NAIROBI, March 17 (Xinhua) — Kenya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have resolved to begin formal talks on a new lending program, and the IMF will engage with the Kenyan authorities going forward, according to a statement issued on Monday.…
17 March 2025
- Electricity prices had been falling on account of declines in the FCC and foreign exchange (FX) charge over the four months from November 2024.
17 March 2025
- Rivatex, which currently employs 732 employees, is in the final stage of acquiring Special Economic Zone (SEZ) status following the Cabinet approval.
17 March 2025
- The alumni’s unwavering philanthropic support has over the years shaped the school’s transformative journey and ensured that Alliance continues to evolve and maintain its high standards.
17 March 2025
- Overall, NSSF’s net investment income grew by 238 percent or Sh29.4 billion to Sh41.7 billion, setting up pension savers under the fund for higher returns when they are declared for the year.
17 March 2025
- Nigeria recorded its highest spending on arms and ammunition imports in five years, with over ₦520 billion worth of weaponry brought into the country in 2024 alone.
17 March 2025
- According to the latest Henley Opportunity Index, ten countries have emerged as the most attractive destinations for individuals seeking a better quality of life, career prospects, and long-term opportunities in 2025.
17 March 2025
- Despite agriculture accounting for 34 percent of the economy, generating about one out of 10 formal jobs, the sector receives minimal funding.
17 March 2025
- According to the TomTom Traffic Index, London has once again claimed the top spot as the city with the longest average commute time in the world, with drivers spending an average of 37 minutes and 20 seconds to travel just 10 kilometres.
17 March 2025
- Belgium and Rwanda have each announced the expulsion of the other’s diplomats as tensions escalate over accusations concerning their involvement in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
17 March 2025
- Belgium and Rwanda have each announced the expulsion of the other’s diplomats as tensions escalate over accusations concerning their involvement in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
17 March 2025
- Given Aliko Dangote’s momentum in the energy market via the Dangote Refinery, the Nigerian billionaire is set to introduce a new product soon.
17 March 2025
- PARIS, March 17 (Xinhua) — Global gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to moderate from 3.2 percent in 2024 to 3.1 percent in 2025 and 3.0 percent in 2026, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Monday in…
17 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 17 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) engaged the private sector in a high-level roundtable to address tax challenges and explore solutions to enhance business competitiveness and investment growth. KRA Commissioner General…
17 March 2025
- Midway through the 2020s, it's worth reflecting on the economic trajectory of the world's largest economies. Using inflation-adjusted data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the following table outlines the top 10 countries by GDP growth…
17 March 2025
- Dr Patrice Motsepe was elected unopposed for a second term as President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) in March, a nod to the progress made since he first took office four years ago as he has proposed a new, ambitious target for the…
17 March 2025
- South Africa ranks as the top African country for education, placing 39th globally. Egypt follows closely, securing the 41st spot, making it the second-best in Africa.
17 March 2025
- A review of a service that is disrupting Kenyan healthcare as we know it. With Antara Health, you don’t just get access to doctors—you get a personal doctor for your family. Someone who knows your medical history, follows up on your treatment, and…
17 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 17 – UK drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline Limited (GSK) has rebranded to Haleon Kenya Limited, effective March 14, 2025. The rebrand comes after GSK transferred its consumer health business to Haleon to focus on innovative drugs. Haleon…
17 March 2025
- NEW DELHI, March 17 (Xinhua) — India’s wholesale price index (WPI) rose to 2.38 percent in February this year, data released by the Federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry Monday said. “Positive rate of inflation in February 2025 is primarily due to…
17 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 17 – Kenya Airways (KQ) grew passengers flying from Nigeria using the airline by over 10,000 last year compared to a similar period in 2023. Ngamau Stephen, KQ America and West Africa Regional Manager, also told Punch, a Nigerian…
17 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 17 – Kenya Airways (KQ) grew passengers flying from Nigeria using the airline by over 10,000 last year compared to a similar period in 2023. Ngamau Stephen, KQ America and West Africa Regional Manager, also told Punch, a Nigerian…
17 March 2025
- High Court judge Caroline Kendagor said that Elle Kenya Limited had failed to meet the legal requirements for lodging a valid tax objection.
17 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 17 – Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy program, aimed at empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The program builds on the success of…
17 March 2025
- MAR 17 – The stage is set for the biggest gathering of cybersecurity professionals in Africa, the second edition of the Africa CISO Summit. Slated for 19 & 20 March 2025 at Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi, the summit will bring together CISOs,…
17 March 2025
- Fuel prices fluntuatiions in Africa for the month of March, compared to the previous month was perculiar to say the least. Typically African countries with the highest fuel prices are subject to market forces that spur increases and decreases, however…
17 March 2025
- Throughout history, the deadliest disease outbreaks and pandemics have decimated societies, killing millions. From the Black Death to Covid-19, these outbreaks have changed societies forever. Five years after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic on March…
17 March 2025
- It is a word that does not roll off the tongue, though “kakistocracy” perfectly captures the wave of frustrations many encounter at work. Derived from the Greek words ‘kakistos’ (worst) and ‘kratos’ (rule), it refers to leadership by the least…
